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  1. RN or Radiation Therapist ?

    happy2learn replied to 122307's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in the same boat as you. I want to work with cancer patients. I had seriously considered radiation therapy. However, it seemed to be more science and computers than patients. While I like...

  2. Can anyone give me an idea of how much financial aid I can receive?

    happy2learn replied to leslie27's topic in General Nursing

    I would use the aid estimator. here's the link http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml When my income was around $8500 I received the full Federal pell grant of $5,500. I did not...

  3. Does anybody else get this from family or friends.....

    happy2learn replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My family (aunts, uncle, cousins) don't really comment on decisions I make. My mom is incredibly supportive, she is actually in school with me for nursing. She's also supportive on the fact that she...

  4. Nursing School Thoughts

    happy2learn replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally wouldn't do it. I don't think double the tuition is worth saving 5 months. If you were saving a year, then yeah, maybe. I have a similar situation around me. There are 2 local hospitals...

  5. What can a high school student do to get into....

    happy2learn replied to an0nymous's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think over $200K in tuition is worth it. A $200K student loan payment is going to be about $2300 per MONTH payment. You'll be paying $76K in interest alone. IF you make $50K as a new grad,...

  6. What's on your list?

    happy2learn replied to cmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school has 2 different requirements, one to get on the waitlist, the 2nd to be done before clinicals begin To get on the waitlist: Become an STNA (which requires proof of immunizations for MMR,...

  7. I go to ITT-Tech...

    happy2learn replied to TeamSteven01's topic in School, College Programs

    I can say that not all credits transfer when coming from those type of specialty schools. ALL of my community college credits will transfer to the 4 year university and I am able to take BSN...

  8. getting thru clinicals without throwing up

    happy2learn replied to palmerbren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never considered to look at the clinical aspect, I will definitely try to do that. I've gotten those harsh "why are you going into nursing" comments. I just ignore them. It's not like I chose...

  9. Worried about being unemployed?

    happy2learn replied to want2banurse35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, our economy is still pretty much in the crapper, so what can anyone really expect? You also need to consider that not everyone who gets into nursing school will graduate. And there are quite a...

  10. RN to BSN at University of Phoenix?

    happy2learn replied to JP82's topic in School, College Programs

    I have a friend that went to Phoenix for 3 years. Now she is wanting to transfer to another school, and they want her to pay them $8,000 if she wants to drop (an issue with how they request FAFSA...

  11. getting thru clinicals without throwing up

    happy2learn replied to palmerbren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Glad I'm not alone! I've almost hurled cleaning up my dog's poo too! But I put the Vick's in my nose and it does wonders. I haven't started clinicals yet, but I know I'm going to put Vick's in my...

  12. getting "patient care experience"

    happy2learn replied to juliambs's topic in General Students

    I'm like you, no experience in hands on healthcare, only worked at Humana. Volunteering is the path I have chosen, for the moment. My husband and I share a car, and between his work schedule and both...

  13. Are grades in your school shared?

    happy2learn replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    My school uses blackboard and you can see the average grade of the class on every assignment and test. This quarter has been very interesting when it comes to the average. My fiance is in...

  14. student loans...

    happy2learn replied to sellers87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can get $9,500 the 1st year, $10,500 the 2nd year, and $12,500 the last 2 years in Stafford loans(not including grants). No one will be able to really tell you exactly what you can get until you...

  15. RN or BSN?

    happy2learn replied to loopylicious's topic in General Students

    BSN is more valuable not only as an RN but when you want to get your Master's. If 2 new grads are applying for the same job and one has an ADN and the other a BSN, there's a pretty good chance they...

  16. Study groups... To be or not to be?

    happy2learn replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Students

    I don't like study groups. I usually find myself teaching someone else because they are not on the same learning level as me so it is only beneficial to them and not me. If you can find individuals on...

  17. Work Related Experience?

    happy2learn replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires STNA before you can get on the waitlist. I'm going to become a PCA after becoming an STNA because where I live STNA's only work in LTC facility and I want to work in a hospital, so...

  18. I need advice please, Nursing or PT?

    happy2learn replied to woot544's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think it's wise to just go into a Master's Nursing program, which are usually Advanced Practice Nurses, if you do not know for sure you will like nursing. Also, an APN hold more responsibility...

  19. Need advice on Nursing as 2nd career for husband & wife

    happy2learn replied to needingchange77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, first off, congrats on making a decision to go for a new career and leaving the dead end jobs. 2nd, your husband does not need to fear those classes. I'm in those classes and they are filled...

  20. LPN/RN thoughts?

    happy2learn replied to avecar10's topic in LPN to RN

    TheCommuter says it all. I have a friend who wants to be an RN, she went to a fast track school, got her LPN, and I don't see her ever getting her RN. She has no time. I encouraged her to go straight...

  21. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    happy2learn replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    TheSquire is right. New grads from entry level Master's programs (APN programs) are being hired in my area. It all depends on where you

  22. getting "patient care experience"

    happy2learn replied to juliambs's topic in General Students

    The CNA (or STNA where I am located) is required for my program at the community college, but not required at the 4 year university. I do think it will help. I plan on getting my PCA after STNA...

  23. Need advice for which direction to go...

    happy2learn replied to lma92174's topic in General Students

    I know students who have went to those accelerated programs (Bohecker (can't remember their new name now), Hondros...) and they have problems with their RN licenses transferring from state to state....

  24. Schools with no waitlist and not as competitive for ABSN or MSN

    happy2learn replied to Den1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are tons of people I know with Master's and Bachelor's that are going into accelerated programs, but they are competitive (meaning at least a 3.5 gpa.) But it still takes about 1 1/2 years to...

  25. Is it possible to earn BSN in 3 years?

    happy2learn replied to starscope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well you have to consider that if 2 new grads apply for a job and one has a BSN and one has an ADN, there is a pretty good chance they will pick the BSN over the ADN (granted all other factors are the...